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What Sport is #1?

1:58 PM Fri, Aug 29, 2008 |
Craig Edwards

By Craig Edwards

Here's a common question that comes up in the Sports office every so often: "Do people care more about Sport A than they do Sport B?" Another one: "Is Sport A more important than Sport B?"

These questions sometimes spark debates that can last all night.

Not being one who likes to shy away from such arguments, I decided to come up with an answer to those questions, in the form of a list.

So fo...



Ducks Costa Out for Season

11:04 PM Wed, Aug 27, 2008 |
Adam Bjaranson

It wasn't good news when the initial word came down last week... and today's news further cements that Nate Costa's days as a quarterback are limited. Very unfortunate for Costa himself.... as well as Duck fans who had somewhat high hopes for the injury-plagued Californian. Here's the official release from the UO:


EUGENE - Surgery on the left knee of University of Oregon quarterback Nate Costa surgery resulted in the repair ...



More Thoughts on "00 Duck"

10:36 PM Tue, Aug 26, 2008 |
Adam Bjaranson

It's roughly 12 hours after I learned of the passing of former Blazers Center Kevin Duckworth.... and I'm still in disbelief. It just seemed like it could have been prevented. The tragedy of Duckworth's passing brought tears to my eyes at numerous parts of the day. I first met "Duck" about 18 years ago....right at the peak of the Blazers run in 1990.
He owned a house directly across from William Walker Elementary in Beaverton. ...



Do the Dew

5:33 PM Thu, Aug 21, 2008 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

THE AST Dew Tour is back in town and is should be another fabulous show.

These athletes are amazing and the competition runs all-weekend at the Rose Quarter. The dew tour is a showcase competition for Skate boarders, Bike riders and Motorcyclists. BMX Park features dozens of riders doing bicycle tricks, led by season pts leader Daniel Dhers and Defending Portland champion Mike Spinner. Spinner, loves the ...



The Becky Hammon Debate

7:13 PM Thu, Aug 14, 2008 |
Craig Edwards

By Craig Edwards

For many athletes in Beijing, it's a dream come true; representing your country in the Olympics.

Basketball star Becky Hammon, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota, is proudly wearing the red, white, and blue at the Summer Games.

However, they're the red, white, and blue that represent RUSSIA and its flag.

I know what you're saying: "She's playing for another country?"

How did this happ...